Cruise
Looking Back, Moving Forward
In this week's issue of Canadian Travel Press, we're proud to present our annual industry forecast which takes a look at what's gone on in 2017 and what's to come in 2018. Now before you point out that there's not much of a challenge to offering a forecast of the year just passed – although that approach would make everyone look brilliant – we anticipated that astute observation by asking contributors to reveal what they saw as the Big Surprise during the past 12 months. As for the year ahead, well we asked the question that everyone in the industry is constantly asking: What's...
NCL Names Bliss Godfather
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has named Elvis Duran, US nationally syndicated radio and digital personality and on-air host of iHeartMedia’s “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show,” as Godfather of its newest ship, Norwegian Bliss. As Godfather, Duran will have an honourary role in the official ship christening ceremony on May 30, 2018 at Pier 66 in Seattle. Norwegian Bliss, the line’s 16th ship, will sail weekly seven-day Alaska cruises during its inaugural summer season and, beginning in November 2018, will move to the Caribbean sailing seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises each...
Princess Unveils 2019 Europe Season
Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2019 Europe cruises and cruisetours, open for sale Dec. 14. Noteworthy itineraries for the 2019 season include Northern Europe, with the cruise line’s return to Greenland on Pacific Princess, new departures out of Dublin on the popular British Isles itineraries aboard Crown Princess and the opportunity to search for the Northern Lights in Norway on Sapphire Princess, sailing the longest season ever out of London (Southampton), England. All cruises include the line’s exclusive and award-winning Local Connections program, bringing storytellers...
MSC Takes Delivery of Seaside
MSC Cruises officially took delivery of its new flagship, MSC Seaside, yesterday (Nov. 29) at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. During the delivery ceremony of MSC Seaside, the cruise company’s second newly built to come into service this year, MSC Cruises and Fincantieri also signed firm orders for the construction of two Seaside EVO ships, a further evolution of the Seaside Class prototype, for a total investment of €1.8 billion EUR. “MSC Seaside coming into service marks another key milestone in the history and future of our company, but she also embodies a...
Port Canaveral Posts Record Cruise Numbers
Port Canaveral has set a new record for its cruise operations with more than 4.5 million cruise passenger movements logged at the port in 2017, outpacing numbers set in 2016. “Port Canaveral is proving to be the port of choice for more cruise travellers year after year,” said Captain John Murray, Port CEO. “Our focus on providing quality service and commitments we have made to improve and expand our infrastructure ensures our cruise partners can deliver an exceptional customer experience at our port, which provides increased jobs and business opportunities in our...
Celebrity’s 2019-20 Alaska Deployment Better Than Ever
Sailing from Vancouver through the Inside Passage to the iconic Hubbard Glacier and beyond, Celebrity Cruises’ 2019 Alaska cruise season features 13 destinations, with more than 40 extended port visits and countless experiences. With three ships in the region – Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Eclipse, and Celebrity Millennium – the brand’s seven-night itineraries and in-depth shore excursions will bring guests up close and personal with all of Alaska’s must-see wonders. “With Celebrity Millennium emerging fresh from the Celebrity Revolution – the largest investment the...
Celestyal Appoints New President, North America
Celestyal Cruises has appointed Leslie Peden as president, North America. Peden will be responsible for driving business growth and promoting Celestyal Cruises in North America. Peden is a highly experienced travel professional with 30-plus years of success in cruising, tour operations, air and rail travel, including a proven track record serving in senior management and executive roles for such acclaimed cruise companies as Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Holidays Cruises and Island...
MSC Cruises Launches Second World Cruise
MSC Cruises has opened sales for its second world cruise, setting sail in 2020 on board MSC Magnifica. The 2020 MSC World Cruise boasts a new itinerary that includes more exotic, bucket-list destinations than ever before, with more than 40 ports of call and 23 countries. With four different embarkation ports and dates to kick off the three-month voyage, travellers can select their ideal starting point for a more customized vacation experience. Guests embarking from Civitavecchia/Rome, Genoa, Marseille and Barcelona on Jan. 4, 5, 6, 7, respectively, will cross five continents on a...